Movie Review:Taxi

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Synopsis: Belle Williams is a speed demon. Flying through the streets of New York in her tricked-out taxi, she's earned a rep as New York's fastest cabbie. But driving a hack is only a pit stop for her real dream: Belle wants to be a race car champion. And she's well on her way--until she's derailed by overeager cop Andy Washburn, whose undercover skills are matched only by his total ineptitude behind the wheel. Washburn, whose lack of vehicular skills has landed him in the precinct doghouse, is hot on the heels of a gang of beautiful Brazilian bank robbers, led by Vanessa, their cold, calculating--and leggy--leader. To nab the evasive crooks, drivers license-less Washburn convinces Belle to team up with him to pursue Vanessa and crew. Belle has carte blanche to drive at any speed and break any law. The car-less cop and speed-demon cabbie--New York's unlikeliest partners-- begin a high-speed game of cat and mouse with the robbers. That is, if Belle and Washburn don't end up killing each other first.

Starring: Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Gisele Bundchen, Jennifer Esposito, Christian Kane
Directed by: Tim Story
U.S. Rating: PG-13

One of my favorite comedies. Giving my personal opinion, I think in Taxi, Jimmy Fallon plays one of his best roles so far. I've enjoyed many other of his films, but this one is definitely one of his best films. Queen Latifah plays also a pretty funny and fresh role in this remake of the original french film, Taxi.

Based on the story of Detective Washburn, a 'peculiar' cop with the worst skills ever, and Belle, a super skilled New York taxi driver with the dream of being a professional race car champion. Their lives are crossed when Detective Washburn tries to capture a group of models who are more than beautiful women, but bank robbers. With Bella's assistance, Detective Washburn tries to solve the case and bring all these beautiful brazilian models to justice, recover Bella's taxi and especially, his ruined cop reputation.

It is actually a pretty good and entertaining film, totally recommended for any time at home!

What did I like from this movie?

1. Jimmy Fallon's disguises are amazing and funny! Especially when he's trying to be a cuban guy
2. As said before, this film is a remake of the original french film, Taxi. The original one was pretty funny, so I expected this one to be as good as the original one, and I wasn't disappointed
3. The story is not quite similar, but this script for this remake was good enough to entertain everyone. I think the great cast made the big difference

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Maybe it was too goofy in a few moments, but I really enjoyed it though

I would rate this movie with a 4/5


What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?


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